BANGOR, Maine - Remaining undefeated on the season, Husson University men's basketball improved their record to 7-0 with a 75-58 win over the Maine Maritime Academy Mariners (1-3) on Saturday afternoon.

IN THE ACTION: 

After a back-and-forth start to the game, the Mariners held an 8-7 lead before J Thomas helped propel the Eagles into a 28-7 run, spanning eight minutes, after draining three consecutive 3-pointers. Chipping in on the run was Scott Lewis with nine points. 

The Eagles led the Marines by 15 going into halftime with a score of 42-17.

Isaac Varney opened up the half with a quick uncontested layup in the opening seconds, that lit a fire in MMA, as they chipped away at the deficit over the next five minutes, cutting the Husson lead to eight points. DJ Bussey made a shot from beyond the arc to extend the Husson lead back to double digits. 

The Eagles held a consistent advantage throughout the remainder of the second half, holding  Maine Maritime at an arm's length of eight points. Both Varney and Bussey posted a big offensive second half with eight points apiece. 

The game finished out with the Eagles barely outscoring the Mariners in the second half, 33-31, and a final score of 75-58 in the Eagles favor.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

• Scott Lewis was the top-scorer for Husson with 12 points off the bench.

• Isaac Varney led the Eagles with seven rebounds and also contributed with 10 points and two steals.

• In the starting lineup for the Mariners, Drew Price, Malachi Reincke, and Cameron Gerlach all put up 11 points.

UP NEXT!

The Husson men's basketball team is scheduled to compete at the University of Maine-Fort Kent next Saturday, March 20th with tip-off set for 4:00 p.m.